NLC strike update today 2023 as Nigerian Labour Unions Announce Nationwide Strike.
In a significant move that could impact various sectors of the Nigerian economy, the leadership of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and the Trade Union Congress (TUC) have issued a directive for their members to initiate an extensive nationwide strike beginning on November 14.
This decision was reached following an extraordinary meeting of the national executive council (NEC) held in Abuja on Tuesday, as reported by Channels TV. The unions have promptly initiated nationwide mobilization efforts, rallying members and allies to partake in this industrial action.
Joe Ajaero, NLC President Arrested Amid Imo State Strike Tensions
The announcement of the strike comes in the wake of a recent incident involving Joe Ajaero, the president of the NLC, who was reportedly apprehended by heavily armed police officers at the Imo council secretariat in Owerri.
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The NLC stated that Ajaero was subjected to physical assault and was blindfolded immediately following his arrest, with the added concern that his phones and personal belongings confiscated by security operatives have not been returned.
Imo: Uzodinma Sent Thugs To Attack Ajaero’s Village, Assassinate Him – NLC
Contradicting this account, the Imo police command clarified that Joe Ajaero was not taken into custody but rather placed in protective custody to prevent potential harm from a hostile crowd. The altercation reportedly stemmed from a heated argument between the NLC president and individuals who resisted the picketing of the Imo airport.
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The incident has drawn widespread condemnation, including from the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC). Tony Ojukwu, the executive secretary of NHRC, called for accountability for those responsible for the alleged mistreatment of Joe Ajaero. Ojukwu emphasized the need to ensure that such actions are met with consequences, sending a message that forcibly arresting unarmed citizens is unacceptable.
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The forthcoming nationwide strike, set to commence on November 14, is expected to have significant implications for various sectors across Nigeria, and it remains to be seen how the government and other stakeholders will respond to the labour unions’ demands and concerns. Stay tuned for further developments as this situation unfolds.
